Erschienen in:
01.11.2017 | Pediatric Allergy and Immunology (W Dolen, Section Editor)
Mastocytosis in Children
verfasst von:
Nicholas Klaiber, Santhosh Kumar, Anne-Marie Irani
Erschienen in:
Current Allergy and Asthma Reports
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Ausgabe 11/2017
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
In this review, we examine the current understanding of the pathogenesis, clinical presentations, diagnostic tools, and treatment options of pediatric mastocytosis as well as the natural history of the disease.
Recent Findings
We discuss the emerging concept of mast cell activation syndrome.
Summary
Mastocytosis in children presents most commonly as isolated cutaneous lesions and is a relatively rare occurrence with excellent prognosis and spontaneous regression often occurring by adolescence. Systemic mastocytosis with organ system involvement is a more serious condition and is likely to persist into adulthood.